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The gambling regulator of the Australian state of Victoria has introduced a ban on betting markets for sports involving under-19 year-old participants. An update from the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) stated that bets can no longer be taken on sports events where all participants are minors, fixtures for under-19s and open events in which minors are competing. …

Betway has become the official betting partner of the National Bank Open presented by Rogers in Toronto. The 2023 edition of the ATP Masters 1000 tournament takes place between 5 – 13 August at the Sobeys Stadium, with the 10,800 capacity Centre Court hosting the final at the tennis complex. Anthony Werkman, CEO of Betway Group, said: “Adding to our …

The adage of ‘expect the unexpected’ appears to have been forgotten in US politics, with all signs pointing to a repeat of Joe Biden vs. Donald Trump as the contenders for the US 2024 Election.  As it stands, nothing seems capable of derailing this outcome, even as former President Donald Trump faces his third indictment in connection with the events …

Fun88 has announced the signing of cricket legend Dale Steyn as its new Brand Ambassador. The deal comes during the betting company’s third anniversary, and sees the operator continue to strengthen its presence in the sports and gaming industry. Steyn, named one of the most iconic fast bowlers in the history of the sport, joins Fun88 as the ‘face of …

As Wrexham AFC prepares for its League Two debut this weekend after National League promotion and securing fame with the Welcome to Wrexham docuseries, Entain has revealed the ‘Wrexham Effect’ in sports betting. Since Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney took over the club in 2020, the operator’s Ladbrokes and Coral brands in the UK recorded an increase of 59% in …

888Holdings has expanded its partnership with Nuvei to support continued growth in the US by integrating and leveraging the firm’s payment platform. The LSE business seeks to maximise payments acceptance and optimise risk management via Nuvei’s technology, bank-to-bank payments and knowledge of regulated igaming markets. Nuvei has a history of working with 888, with the company having backed the company’s …

Hollywoodbets has been announced as the new title sponsor of South African Rugby Union team, The Sharks. The pair have grown the collaboration – which originally started in 2019 – into a title partnership, in addition to stadium naming rights of the Hollywoodbets Kings Park. Devin Heffer, Brand and Communications Manager for Hollywoodbets, said: “Being a Durban-born and based company, …

The United Lotteries for Integrity in Sports (ULIS) has announced that it is going to monitor the Women’s FIFA World Cup 2023. As part of the FIFA Integrity Task Force, the body will ensure the monitoring of the betting markets of the competition, which is being jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand, and is taking place from 20 July …

FL Entertainment has raised its full-year 2023 EBITDA guidance to €750m, as the Amsterdam Euronext media conglomerate benefits from M&A expansion and the enhanced performance of its betting and gaming business. Publishing its H1 Interim trading results, FL, the parent company of Betclic and majority shareholder of Bet-at-Home AG, reported corporate revenues of €1.92bn, marking a 6.8% year-on-year increase on …

CopyBet has announced the signing of Republic of Ireland and Premier League star Shay Given as its first ever brand ambassador. The operator, which offers both a sportsbook and a non-analogue automated copy betting system, will now provide its bettors with weekly insights from Given, surrounding the world of football and the latest competitions. Anton Ivanov, Business Development Director of …